If a retreat or event is happening in your area please consider participating. What you see on this page is an example of the work we do. If you want to invite us to participate in your retreat or event or if you want further information regarding any of the retreats, events, or opportunities listed on this page please call one of the MICAH staff at: 218-218-4853. You can also email us at trey.crxpres@midconetwork.com or revdoc@gvtel.com.
Seasonal Retreats and Events - Summer 2009
A Day Apart
Dates: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, 2009
Time: Day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 4:00 PM
Take A Day Apart to be refreshed and renewed in a beautiful and quiet setting apart from busyness, hurry, noise, and stress. Participants will learn prayer practices that interest them, be encouraged in their spiritual walk, enjoy a wonderful lunch, relax in their private room, and have time to them selves during this one day retreat.
Prayer Retreat
Date: June 26-28, 2009
Explore ancient Christian prayer practices and spiritual formation at this restful weekend retreat. Participants will have opportunities to learn, practice, and then talk about their experience with the various prayer practices in a low-key setting. Some of the prayer practices that can be covered are; Lectio Divina, the Examen prayer, silent prayer, the Jesus prayer, pilgrimage, and walking the labyrinth.
Health and Spirituality Retreat
Date: July 24-26, 2009
No matter who we are, what we do, or what stage of life we’re in we all need opportunities to reflect upon and examine our whole life physically, mentally, and spiritually. An experienced and diverse staff that genuinely cares will give specific tools, individualized direction, and helpful encouragement to participants as they seek to be authentically healthy and whole. This restful and unhurried weekend retreat takes place on the beautiful and quiet MICAH property.
Couples Retreat
Date: August 28-30, 2009
Registration Deadline: August 14, 2009
A weekend get-a-way for couples of all ages to contemplate, explore, and deepen their relationship with God and each other. Enjoy a peaceful and quiet setting, wonderful food, and plenty of unhurried time together. Experience encouragement and renewal.
Retreat is limited to six couples.
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Personal Retreats and Sabbaticals -2009
Date: Call 218-281-4853 to book the dates that work for you.
Individualized retreats and sabbaticals focus on spiritual, mental, and physical restoration. A beautiful setting, nutritious food, and a peaceful daily rhythm of prayer, instruction, rest, and activity are all part of these retreats. Spiritual direction, massage therapy, and a complete health assessment and consultation are also available depending on length of stay.
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Tailored Group Retreats - 2009
What kind of retreat is your group looking for? Leadership, discernment, prayer, pilgrimage, youth, and health and spirituality retreats are available as well as choosing a particular retreat topic that fits your group. Churches, businesses, and organizations are all welcome. Tailored Group Retreats can take place at the new MICAH retreat house or at your group’s location.
Call 218-281-4853 for more information.
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Internships - Spring & Summer 2009
In the spring of 2009 we will be offering various Internship opportunities with MICAH. Each internship can be tailor made to fit one’s desires and gifts. Interns will learn about their particular field of interest as well as how their work is connected to and interacts with the spiritual life and the practice of discernment.
Spiritual Life and Leadership Intern
Date: Spiritual Life and Leadership Internship starts June 1, 2009 and last from one to three months.
This internship is focused on the study and practice of the spiritual life and its relation to leadership. The internship will involve one’s own personal study and practice in the spiritual life as well as helping lead various retreats at MICAH.
Culinary Intern
Date: Culinary Internship starts June 1, 2009 and will last from one to three months.
All foods served at MICAH are intentionally planned with the idea of sustainability and health in mind. This means foods will be organic, local when possible, and will be based on a whole foods diet. The culinary intern will primarily learn about preparing these kinds of foods for MICAH retreats and functions. Other areas of focus will include learning about how to search out local places to purchase seasonal and organic foods, learning how to prepare menus and shopping lists, budgets, organizing and stocking the kitchen, researching and preparing special dietary meals such as no dairy, vegan, gluten free, etc.
Construction Intern
Date: Construction Internship starts May 1, 2009 and will last from one to four months.
The construction intern will be learning skills associated with the completion of the MICAH building. Learning and experiencing what it means to notice God in the unhurried rhythm of work, rest, play, and quiet will also be an emphasis in this internship.
Landscape and Garden Intern
Date: Landscape and Garden Internship starts June 1, 2009 and will last from one to three months.
The landscaping and gardening intern will learn about and be involved in a variety of creative assignments such as researching and designing landscapes, organic gardening, harvesting, irrigation, winterizing, as well as the care and upkeep of a green roof. Much will depend on the intern’s interests and skills. There will also be an emphasis on the spiritual life and how it is connected to work.
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Speaking Engagements
To learn more about available speakers and topics call MICAH at 218-281-4853.
Weekly Events
Morning Silent Prayer
Day & Time: Monday –Wednesday 9:00 AM in church sanctuary
Thursday 9:30 AM in church sanctuary
Yoga
Day & Time: Monday evenings 7:00 PM at the church
MICAH Meeting
Day & Time: Thursday 8:15 AM at the church
This meeting is open to all.
Bible Study
Day & Time: Thursday 12:00 PM at the church
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On-Going Opportunities
Integrative Medicine Care
Contact the Health Center at 218-218-9519.
Tailored Personal and Group Retreats
Call the MICAH staff at 218-218-4853 or email trey.crxpres@midconetwork.com or revdoc@gvtel.com
Health and Spirituality Program
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Spiritual Direction by Appointment
Call the church office at 218-218-4853 or email MICAH Project
Pilgrimage
A one to three-hour pilgrimage walk located on the 200 acre MICAH property is available. To set up an appointment call 218-281-4853 or email MICAH Project
Labyrinth
The labyrinth is available for individual or group use. For more information call 218-281-4853 or email MICAH Project.
Volunteers
A variety of volunteer options are available. We currently have skilled and non-skilled opportunities for construction volunteers. Starting in the summer of 2009 we will have volunteer opportunities for grounds keeping, kitchen help, construction, and painting. If you would like to help in one of the ways listed above or if you have a particular interest that is not listed we would love to talk with you.
Other Opportunities
- Giving
- Wish list
- Monetary Gifts
